Business Development & Marketing Manager

Role summary The duties and responsibilities of a Business Development & Marketing Manager are mainly concerned with sales, management, client relations and marketing and also cover many other different aspects and organize marketing campaigns to raise awareness. Duties and responsibilities Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships or new products and services Actively participate in the development of the Aurum Afghanistan – corporate / enterprise business plan, product development, sales and marketing strategy in liaison with the Chief Operations Officer. Maintaining and developing relationships with current clients Pitching sales and products to new and existing clients Actively pursue and acquire on an on-going basis, new and competitive accounts for NGO, UN agencies with emphasis on Direct Cash and Electronic Minimum of a Degree in Business Administration, Operations and Commerce or a related field. Minimum 5 years experience in EMI Industries, Customer Services, Sales environment and Marketing. Computer Knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Digital Payments Systems and outlook. payments and transfer services. Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them Define and follow up of targets and objectives Promote EMI or digital finance in Mass Market Possessing a strong understanding of the company’s products, the competition in the industry and positioning Managing and training a business development team Participating in Bidding process for potential business and provision of bid documents. Collaborating with design and sales teams to ensure that the requirements are met Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings. Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities. Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones. Evaluating and optimizing marketing and pricing strategies Increasing brand awareness and market share Overseeing branding, advertising, and promotional campaigns Promoting our brand at trade shows and major industry-related events Oversee Website management, Social Media management, Copywriting and content management. Prepare Daily, Weekly and Monthly Retail performance reports for submission to operations department Any other tasks/ assignment to be provided by the line manager Job requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of a Degree in Business Administration, Operations and Commerce or a related field. Minimum 5 years experience in EMI Industries, Customer Services, Sales environment and Marketing. Computer Knowledge in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Digital Payments Systems and outlook. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES The ability to sell ideas, products and services Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask A strategic and creative mind Excellent customer service skills Technical skills to understand and propose products or solutions by focusing on the client’s requirements Solid IT skills and knowledge of necessary software applications The ability to motivate themselves and others A solid understanding of business and marketing principles Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self – motivated, flexible and able to work with negligible supervision.